New Mexico is seeing a lot of money from the recent filming of Tina Fey’s movie “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot."

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Fey told the Motion Picture Association of America that part of the reason she enjoyed filming in New Mexico was because of the access to Kirtland Air Force Base, along with the mountainous desert terrain. The movie is based on a female American journalist who reported in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Fey also acknowledged the state’s film tax credit.

In exchange, the movie pumped $16.6 million into the local economy, according to the MPAA. A lot of that money went to hotels, transportation and catering.

“We do get frequent calls for movie productions to feed the crew and the staff,” said Joe Burgarello, owner of Mario’s Pizzeria and Ristorante in Albuquerque.

Burgarello said his restaurant feels the boost when movies film in New Mexico. He said he is grateful for large catering orders.

“Any business is good business, right? So we appreciate whatever business we get, and that's new business with the movies that are coming in,” said Burgarello, though he admits he’d like to see more sets embrace local restaurants when it comes to catering on set.

“Well you're here, experience the wonderful flavors of New Mexico,” said Burgarello

The $16.6 million also includes salaries for the 480 local cast and crew members, and more than 1,600 extras.